Senior Seismologist / Engineering Seismologist
AECOM
- Los Angeles, CA
- $110,000-160,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Work on seismic research projects and provide technical support to multidisciplinary teams on various projects.
- Analyze and review seismic data using advanced software tools and methodologies.
- Develop and refine seismic hazard models for various regions.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to integrate seismic data into broader geoscience studies.
- BA/BS + 6 years of relevant experience or demonstrated equivalency of education and/or experience.
- Master's or Ph.D. degree in geophysics, engineering, or geology.
- 7+ years of relevant experience
- Experience in and understanding of probabilistic seismic hazard analysis.
- Strong background in probability and statistics
- Excellent knowledge of one or more of the following programming languages, Python, Matlab, R.
- Strong technical writing and communication skills.
- Ability to analyze, and interpret procedures, regulations, and technical information.
- Work cooperatively as part of a team, interacting effectively with co-workers and clients;
- Exhibit creativity and good problem-solving skills.
- Effectively present both non-technical and technical information to clients and stakeholders.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to learn new software for communication, project management, and technical analysis
- Understanding and knowledge of site response analysis and/or Tsunami hazards.
- Understanding of seismic source and strong ground motion characteristics, e.g. stress drop and path parameters such as crustal attenuation and kappa.
- Programming in Fortran and/or C.
- Past research experience funded by National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) or publications in peer-reviewed journals such as Bulletin of the Seismological Society of America (BSSA) or Earthquake Spectra.
- Relocation is not available for this role.
- We are interested in every qualified candidate eligible to work in the United States. Permanent residency sponsorship is available for current H1-B visa holders in the United States.
- Occasional site travel required.